TRADE REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT IN

EGYPT (TRADE) PROJECT

FACT SHEET

PHOTO CREDIT IMAAM, SHUTTERSTOCK

USAID’s Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) project builds on decades of U.S.
investments in Egyptian businesses and economic policy with the aim of substantially increasing
Egyptian exports from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The TRADE project focuses on six
selected sectors: engineering products, food processing, home textiles, ready-made garments,
chemicals, and building materials.

Through the project, USAID works with the Government of Egypt to improve the trade and
investment policy environment and reduce barriers to trade. USAID also partners with business
associations and export councils to strengthen the trade services ecosystem for small- and
medium-sized exporters, as well as with private companies to help them access new international
markets to increase export sales. TRADE tackles many trade and investment-related issues to
sustainably increase Egyptian exports and drive economic growth.

Implementing Partner: Palladium International; Key Partners: Allied Corp (Egypt), Land O’Lakes,
Nextrade, Segura; Life of Project: April 2021 – March 2026; Total Cost: $36.3 Million;
Governorates: Nationwide.

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MAIN ACTIVITES
Provide technical assistance to and partner with key public and private stakeholders such as the
Ministry of Trade and Industry, Customs Authority, Export Councils, Business Associations, and
Private sector firms.

EXPECTED RESULTS
 Increase exports from small- and medium-sized enterprises in selected sectors by $225
million between 2021 and 2026.
 Increase the exports of members of Trade-Support Institutions by 30% between 2021
and 2026.
 Substantially reduce Egypt’s cost to import.
 Institutionalize new sustained business models for small- and medium-sized
exporters.
 Strengthen public and private Trade-Support Institutions, such as business associations
and export councils.
 Improve access to Trade-Support Institutions for small and medium-sized enterprises
outside main cities.
 Improve trade and investment policy framework and reduce trade barriers.
 Strengthen bilateral trade relations between the United States and Egypt.

CONTACT
rania.botros@thepalladiumgroup.com

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